Best known for hosting Talk Soup, Aisha Tyler has made numerous television appearances on, among others, HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, CBS' CSI: Miami and her current multi-episode arc as paleontolgist Charlie Wheeler on Friends. As a comedian, Aisha has made multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Politically Incorrect, and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.

Most recently, Aisha has written her first book Swerve: Reckless Observations of a Postmodern Girl. Inspired by her experiences traveling the country, talking to men and women, as well as her stand-up act, Swerve is a raw, ribald look at pop culture, sex and dating from Aisha's unique viewpoint.

Shiprock, New Mexico:
Hello Aisha,
First of all you are beautiful and talented funny. I saw you on The Craig Kilborn Show last week. I was up at Sundance myself too. Too bad I didnt get to see you down town Park City nor on the slopes. However I did see David Arquette give an interview about his new movie with DMX, Never Die Alone. As an actor, when do you see yourself on the silver screen anytime soon??? Good luck with your business. My favorite film at Sundance was Edge of America. Did you happen to see that???

Aisha Tyler:
Hey! Thanks so much for the compliments! I had a great time at Sundance, but I broke my elbow snowboarding the very first day I was there, so I kind of took it easy after that. I was really bummed because I had planned to snowboard every day I was there. After I broke my wing I spent a bunch of time doing interviews so I didn't get to see any films except for my own -- I'm actually in David Arquette's movie Never Die Alone -- a small part, but my first dramatic film. The movie screened really well at the festival. It comes out in March from Fox Searchlight -- check it out!Raleigh, NC:
Maybe you should swerve with "American Idol" Clay Aiken. Boot out Kelly Clarkson and the two of you go on tour instead???

Aisha Tyler:
I love to sing! However, I think Clay is doing just fine without me! : )Pickerington, Ohio:
first off, I loved you on Friends!
I wanted to know what you future plans. And do you find yourself receiving more offers since you appeared on Friends?

Aisha Tyler:
Thank you so much! I loved doing Friends -- it's probably the best job I've ever had, other than Talk Soup. As you know, I finished Friends in November, when Charlie ran off with Dr. Benjamin Hobart. Since then I have been working on a bunch of new projects: first, I am in the middle of developing a new sitcom for CBS for the fall, with Lisa Kudrow and her producing partner Dan Bucatinsky. We're still in the early stages, but we're having a blast. No, I won't be playing my character from Friends, and neither will Lisa. It's going to be a completely new character and show, kind of a Mary Tyler Moore for '04. I have my new book, Swerve, out now, a movie coming out in March called Never Die Alone, and I'm going to be doing a voice in the next big Disney animated film. I definitely think that my appearance on Friends has brought me more offers, and I am so grateful for that! It's great!San Diego, CA:
Aisha, what was your experience like as host of The 5th Wheel? Like most of your other roles, you seemed to have a lot of fun with that show. What eventually led you to move on from it?

Aisha Tyler:
Doing The 5th Wheel was a lot of fun. I wanted my participation on that show to be funny and sarcastic, as most people's behavior on those dating shows is just ri-dic-u-lous! I loved being able to say the things that most people were thinking on their couches at home. Unfortunately, I had to move on from the show because I was getting film offers and it was too hard to do both.atmore alabama:
How do you stay so thin?

Aisha Tyler:
I just try to eat well and take care of myself: get enough sleep, drink lots of water, and not stress out too much about silly or small things. I don't obsess about being thin, and neither should you! Boys like girls with a little junk in their trunk!atmore alabama:
I can't seem to get a boyfriend at school and all my friends have one and all the skanky girls have one why do all the boys like them and not me?

Aisha Tyler:
Well, sometimes boys chase after what you call "skanky" girls because they think they're going to get something from them. But why would you want a guy who chases after girls because he wants something anyway? I didn't have a boyfriend until I was a junior in high school -- I was tall and geeky and had thick glasses and read a lot -- and look at me now! It's much more important for you to be your own girl -- you don't need some guy to make you cool or happy. Find your own hobbies, your own stuff to do. When I was in high school I learned how to snowboard, and white water raft, and I learned French, went camping, had rap contests with my friends, did volunteer work with underprivileged kids, and bought an old European car and restored it with money from my summer job. Do the stuff that's cool and interesting to you -- don't trip off what other people think -- and you'll find more guys will be interested in you, not because you're "skanky," but because you're COOL. Plus, you'll be too busy to be worried about them anyway!Landover, MD.:
How did you get cast in the "Slow Jams" video with Twista, Jamie Foxx and Kanye West?

Aisha Tyler:
I have been friends with Kanye for a while, and I just happened to be kickin' it in the studio with him while he was working on Slow Jamz, and he asked me to write a little part in the song. If you listen closely, you'll hear that the spoken part, where the girl wants Kanye to "go faster, go faster" is me! Jamie and I are also friends, so when Kanye asked me to be in the video, I said yes. It was a blast -- we just kicked it all day -- me, Kanye, Twista, Jamie, Common and a bunch of other peeps from Rockafella -- and had fun.Raleigh, NC:
No question, your beauty caught my eye on Talk Soup. Beauty defined as it pertains to you...is the refreshing mixture of strength, intelligence and charm that you portray. Hold it down sista. You have that versatility..that special balance. ...Marcus S.

Aisha Tyler:
Thank you so much! That is the nicest compliment I have gotten in a long time!hazlet, new jersey:
Aisha,
I really enjoy your sense of humor and have seen you in a number of things, can you tell me what your next movie or show will be?

Aisha Tyler:
You can see me in Never Die Alone in March. I am working on a bunch of film projects, some of which I can't talk about now, but I will be doing a voice in the next Disney animated film... so check that out! : )COLUMBIA, SC:
HEY AISHA NEWS IS THAT YOU HAVE A NEW TELEVISION SHOW IN THE WORKS. COULD YOU ENLIGHTEN US ON THE PREMISE.

Aisha Tyler:
Yup! As I wrote a little while ago, I am working right now on a new sitcom that we hope will make it onto CBS' fall schedule. It is executive-produced by Lisa Kudrow and her producing partner Dan Bucatinsky, and written by the writing team of Martin & Schiff, who created Grounded for Life. All I can tell you right now is it's about a young woman who is trying to make it in the workplace, while dealing with dating, friends, roommates and all of the stuff that young people deal with when they're trying to make their way in the world. Keep your fingers crossed!new york-now in korea:
how did u get into stand up?

Aisha Tyler:
Right after I graduated from college, I really wanted to get back into performing. I had done improv and sketch comedy all through high school and college, and I was looking for something fulfilling to do in comedy. I was watching a lot of Comedy Central, and thought "pah! I could do that! It looks easy!" (little did I know...) So I started writing jokes, and after about six months I went up at a club in San Francisco called the Holy City Zoo -- it's closed now, but it was a comedy landmark -- everybody performed there -- Ellen DeGeneres, Dana Carvey, Rob Schneider, Robin Williams -- everyone. I did it just once -- a three-minute set -- and knew it was what I wanted to do for a living. I didn't realize at the time how little money you make from it in the beginning! But it's all worked out great, and I still get out to the clubs every few months.Los Angles, CA:
Aisha I love you in the Twista Video, are you a fan of hip hop?

Aisha Tyler:
I LOVE hip hop. I grew up on it. I came up in the San Francisco Bay Area listening to locals like Too Short, Digital Underground and MC Sway and DJ King Tech -- me and my friends used to buy Too Short bootleg tapes out of the trunk of people's cars -- as well as old LL, DJ Quik, NWA, PE, KRS, Latifah, Run DMC, all of it. Hip hop is in my blood, no doubt. Me and my friends used to battle at my house over who knew all the lyrics to "Rock Box," Seems dorky now, but at the time we thought we were the shiznit!okc, ok:
aisha,
I followed you since you were hosting talk soup and seeing that you are so popular now...has that change your life at all and do you want to do movies.

Aisha Tyler:
My life has changed somewhat, in that I am so busy with work and travel and have less time to just kick it with my friends. But I am very grateful for everything that has happened since Talk Soup -- that was my first big break! I definitely want to do movies, and have done a couple of small ones and will soon move on to bigger ones, I hope!Jorge, Stockton, CA:
What influences in your life do you feel helped you prepare for your professional career?

Aisha Tyler:
I think the two biggest experiences that helped me for my professional career were the way my parents raised me, and going to college. My parents always told me I could do whatever I wanted, and encouraged me to be adventurous, to trust my own instincts, and to not be afraid of failing. I think most people are afraid to pursue their dreams because they are afraid of failing, but the truth is that through failure you learn the most about yourself and your inner strength. If you can pick yourself back up after falling down, you can do anything! College taught me to be independent and allowed me some time to grow as a person, try new things, expand my horizons (I got to travel to other countries) and befriend people very different from myself. It also helped me develop important professional skills that have helped me immeasurably in my career. Even though what I do is creative, it is also a business, and I am so happy I got my degree. No matter what you do with your life, once you have your college degree, no one can ever take that away from you. It is your accomplishment for life.Charlestown, Nevis:
I was so disappointed when they didn't expand your character on Friends. Why do you think that was?

Aisha Tyler:
I'll let you in on a little secret -- when I first signed on, I was only supposed to do four episodes on the show. In the end, I shot nine half-hour episodes. So in reality, they expanded my character quite a bit! But of course, this is the last season, and there was so much they wanted to do with the characters before they say goodbye -- at some point the writers had to focus in on those six people -- there are a lot of fans to satisfy! I was so happy to have been there for as long as I was!St. Louis, Mo:
Do You miss not having your own like Talk Soup anymore?

Aisha Tyler:
I LOVED doing Talk Soup. It was the most fun ever. I definitely miss it, but I am also very happy that I have been able to move on and do so many other wonderful things since I left that show, including Swerve (my book) and Friends, which I never would have been able to do had I still been on Talk Soup, as the shooting schedules would have been to difficult to work out. And right now I am working on a new show that I would star in, so I have to say that as much I miss Talk Soup, things have been great since I left!St. Louis, Mo:
Okay, Who is funnier/more creative, Jerry Seinfeld or Larry David from your experience with Larry David on Curb your Enthusisam?

Aisha Tyler:
Well, I can't say, as I've never worked with Jerry Seinfeld. I think I can safely say, that they are both incredibly funny and creative, and were a great and extraordinarily successful team -- Seinfeld was huge! Larry was a blast to work with -- I loved doing Curb and would love to do it again, if the opportunity arises. Greenwich, CT:
I really enjoyed watching you on Talk Soup, that must have been a fun gig for you. I also just saw you on the World Poker Tour... I think you lost to Fred Savage on an "all in". Nothing like admitting you lost to the guy on Wonder Years. I guess it could have been worse, it could have been Jason Hervy. Anyhoo... now that you have been acting in a few television shows these days, are there any plans for you in some movies? or are you satisfied with what you are currenly doing? Keep up the good work! You=funny

Aisha Tyler:
Thanks for that! I was SO bummed about the World Poker Tour -- I could not believe that kid took me! I was up over a million, and he just got two VERY lucky flops. I guess that's the very definition of "the luck of the draw!" Anyway, check out Never Die Alone, with DMX and David Arquette this March, and keep your eyes on my website, www.aishatyler.com, for more news about movies I have coming up -- I've got a few great projects in the works!Simpsonville, SC:
Hi Aisha,
I really enjoy your work and especially you're dry wit.
If you had to choose only 1 thing you could do professionally, what would it be? Stand-up, television, or writing?
Hope you have a great weekend.
:)

Aisha Tyler:
I don't know that I could choose, honestly! I love all of it. My writing came out of the fact that I write all my standup material, and wrote a lot for Talk Soup, which is television, so to me it's all related! I am lucky that I can do more than one thing, because I love being busy! I have always believed that you should try to do all the things you are interested in, because you never know what you will love, and what you will excel at. So to me it's all one great, big, fun job!Simpsonville, SC:
Hi Aisha,
I really liked your storyline on Friends and sorry that it ended. I'm curious, of the Friends cast, with whom did you enjoy working with the most?
Thanks,
Jan

Aisha Tyler:
Thank you! I loved working with all of them, and was lucky that I got to do scenes with every member of the cast, as well as guest stars Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate and Greg Kinnear by the time I was done. They are all so incredibly talented and funny, and what's more, they were so incredibly nice and welcoming to me when I came to the show. I can't pick a favorite! Of course, I spent most of my time with David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc, and they were both wonderful to me. They made it so fun and easy!Los Angeles, CA:
Ms. Tyler:
Although I have not followed your career that closely, it does seem as though you have been affliated with shows that could be considered predominately white shows. I do not believe that I have ever seen you on or in any of the more diverse shows or in any of the shows or movies that are predominately African-American shows. Why is that? Do you think that this has been a help or henderence to your career? Have you stayed away from shows and movies that are predominately African-American or is it a casting issue?

Aisha Tyler:
Actually, I have been in quite a few diverse projects, including the new film Never Die Alone, which stars DMX, and is directed by African-American director Ernest Dickerson. Talk Soup was executive produced by a black woman, Angela Gordon, and starred me, a black woman, so that seems pretty predominately African-American to me! I am also in the Kanye West/Twista video for "Slow Jamz," which is in rotation right now -- I am friends with Kanye and Jamie and love hip hop, so that was a no-brainer! As an actor, I would like to do as much good work as I possibly can, and reach as many people as I can. I don't limit my creative choices in any way!Exton, PA:
Saw you a couple of nights ago on TV at the Hollywood Poker Tour. You got robbed, but it was a fun game. Fred just wouldn't die hehehe. Anyway, which one is a better kisser ... Matt leBlanc or David Schimmer ?

Aisha Tyler:
You are right, my friend! I got robbed! That kid was like the poker undead! Anyway, they're both great kissers -- trust me, at no point was I complaining about kissing either Matt or David!bryan,texas:
Why aren't you back to hoting the 5th wheel? I like it better when you did it!!

Aisha Tyler:
5th Wheel was a lot of fun! But I really wanted to do new projects, especially movies, and I couldn't do both! So glad you liked it!Waldorf, MD:
I really enjoy your character on Friends. Since the show is ending, have you received any offers to be a regular cast member of any other sitcoms? Any plans for developing your own show?

Aisha Tyler:
As I wrote a little bit ago, I have a show I'm working on with Lisa Kudrow and her producing partner Dan Bucatinsky right now, for the fall on CBS. Keep your fingers crossed!Fort Worth, TX:
Would you date a latin man?

Aisha Tyler:
Sure I would! However, I'm married, so dating is pretty much off limits!Nashville, TN:
I was pleasantly suprised to see you in the Twista/Kanye West video. How did you end up doing involved in that? Also, what projects do you have planned next?

Aisha Tyler:
Thanks! I've been friends with Kanye for a while, and also Jamie, so when Kanye asked me to record a little bit for the song I said yes (I'm the girl who tells Kanye to "do it faster!"). Then of course, when Kanye asked me to do the video I couldn't say no!NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA:
Aisha, where are you from and are you ever going to do a show in New Orleans? I think that you are extraordinarily beautiful and witty and would absolutely love to see you in person.

Aisha Tyler:
Thank you for the compliments! I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Check out my website at www.aishatyler.com for details about when I might be in your city. Check it often, though, as new information is always being posted.richmond, va:
you are sooo beautiful! are you married?
P.S. I only watched talk soup to see you!

Aisha Tyler:
Thank you! I am married! Thanks for watching the Soup!nashville Tennessee:
What is your thoughts of your appearance on friends. And, how do I get an autographed photo of you? Thanks! Rob

Aisha Tyler:
I loved doing Friends! It was incredible! For autograph requests, check out my website at www.aishatyler.comNorthborough, MA:
What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment in life?

Aisha Tyler:
This is a great question! Hmmm... I think getting my college degree is something I am extremely proud of. Writing Swerve (my book) is also great accomplishment, I think. But I'm young! I still have so much to do! Ask me again in thirty years!Atlanta, GA:
Hey Aisha! As an aspiring actress and comedian, what kind of advice can you give a girl who is ready to take on the world???

Aisha Tyler:
Hey! That's a great question! Two pieces of advice: first of all, never stop believing in yourself. Sometimes you'll be disappointed, or frustrated, or be told you can't do what you hope to by others (haters!) Always believe that you can do whatever you set your mind to. Things may not go the way you want them to all the time, but put your head down and forge ahead, and you will find success, and probably surprise yourself in the process! Secondly, love yourself. Take care of yourself. Don't beat yourself up! You are unique and special -- never forget that!Pittsburgh Pa:
I really liked your appearance on CSI, but I would have to say I pegged you to be killed off soon but you were around for a while :). How tall are you??? Are you comming to Pittsburgh to do stand up anytime soon?? Is your comedy blue? Because many African American female comics can get quite raunchy and I wouldn't want to see them with my mother.

Aisha Tyler:
CSI was fun! I am six feet tall. I don't have any immediate plans to come to Pittsburgh, but you never know! I would not call my comedy blue, per se. My style of comedy is very different from what you might see on say, Queens of Comedy -- they're very funny, but I'm just different! I would call my comedy PG-18. It just depends on how easily your mom gets offended!Dallas, TX:
Aisha, first I would like to say I believe you to be a beautiful, witty, and intelligent woman. My question is what do you believe race still plays a major role in the opportunities available for minority actors and actresses? And if yes, how much so?

Aisha Tyler:
Thanks for the compliments! I think opportunities for people of color, both in front of and behind the camera, are expanding all the time. We have mega-stars out there like Will Smith and Halle Berry, and directors like F. Gary Gray and Spike Lee, and they are opening doors for everyone else! That being said, I think all actors, of every color, wish there were more roles out there.Evansville Indiana:
No question. Just a statement.
Saw you in the finals of the World Poker Tour with Fred Savage and Mimi Rogers. I thought you would win. You showed great poise and smarts but Savage really pulled off some lucky, last second draws. Mimi also played good poker but she wasn't as consistently sharp as you were. Oh well that's the luck of the draw.
P.S. I also thought you were very funny on Talk Soup.

Aisha Tyler:
It means "life force."Tempe, AZ:
Hi Aisha...love your comedy and intelligent observations...you are so refreshing! Will you be doing any book signings or stand up in AZ soon?

Aisha Tyler:
Hey! Thanks so much! I will be doing a book singing in Phoenix very soon -- check my website at www.aishatyler.com for more details!Lexington, Kentucky:
Miss "Talk Soup" desperately - consistently one of the best shows on tv! Now for the question: you played really well on the Travel Channel's celebrity home edition of World Poker Tour. (Mimi Rogers is a card shark, and there's just no getting around that.) Do you play in a regular game? What's your favorite - Hold 'Em, Stud, Omaha, or Other?

Aisha Tyler:
Thank you! Yes, Mimi is a shark (or sharp!), no doubt! I love Texas Hold 'Em -- that was my first time playing it! I learned it just for the World Poker Tour, but now it is one of my favorites. I also like seven-card stud, and progressive pot games. I played for years in a regular game with a bunch of my comedian friends -- still love to when I can!Albany NY:
What was it like being on the best TV show (friends) and being involved romantically with 2 of the main characters?

Aisha Tyler:
I LOVED it! A great show, a great story line, a great opportunity for me as an actress. I learned a lot and had so much fun! And I got to be a part of television history.Minneaplois, MN:
Hi Aisha! I have been following you from some time now and I must say that you are good. I recently saw you in a Hip Hop video (lookin' good) and I was surprised! You have done soo many "mainstream" things, how easy or difficult is it for you to keep your "urban freshness" in the world of Pop Culture in which you seem to live?
Sammyboy

Aisha Tyler:
I think it's possible to do mainstream things and still stay connected to hip hop and urban culture -- so many hip hop artists are doing "mainstream" things now -- Ice Cube, Latifah, Eminem, etc. I am lucky that I get to do a variety of things. Always hustlin'!CINCINNATI OHIO:
WILL YOU BE COMING ANYWHERE CLOSE TO CINCINNATI IN THE NEAR FUTURE. I ENJOYED YOU ON TALK SOUP. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN AND VERY INTELLIGENT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. KEVIN YOUNG

Aisha Tyler:
Thanks for the compliments! For more info on when I might be in your town, check out my website at www.aishatyler.com.Santa Monica, Calif.:
How much time did you spend taping one episode of "The 5th Wheel" and did you come up with the on-air comments yourself or with a writing team?

Aisha Tyler:
We would shoot between 10 and 14 shows in ONE day! Exhausting! I worked with two other writers to come up with the on-air comments -- we had a great script writer and an incredibly funny punch-up guy -- we all worked together to write the jokes, and then sometimes I would ad-lib things while we were taping.Fayetteville, AR:
I understand you are a product of an Ivy League. How did your parents take to you going off to Holllywood instead of the corporate world?

Aisha Tyler:
They're finally getting over it now that they've seen me on tv!San Francisco, CA:
Aisha, I fell in love with your quick wit and humor when you hosted Talk Soup, and I couldn't be happier about your success. I don't think Hollywood's using your incredible talents to their advantage, though. You deserve to be more than eye candy on "Friends." When can we see you in something that will make people roar with laughter and truly appreciate your comic credentials?

Aisha Tyler:
Thank you for your wonderful compliments! Scroll up on the chat to see some of the things I"m up to, or check out my website at www.aishatyler.com!New Orleans, LA:
Do you feel like you've made a lasting impression, being one of the only black characters to experience any kind of life on Friends?

Aisha Tyler:
I hope so! I think people, overall, have responded very positively to the character and the storyline -- viewers of every background!New Orleans, LA:
Which do you think got you farther? a. Comedy b. Acting c. Looks

Aisha Tyler:
d. Brains, and
e. PerseveranceNew Orleans, LA:
What was your big break? I loved you on Talk Soup!

Aisha Tyler:
It's a good thing you loved it, because that was it! Of course, Friends hasn't hurt either.Jacksonville, Florida:
As an entertainer of color, is it harder for that first break?Or maintaining a moderate level of success once you've gotten that break?

Aisha Tyler:
I think the biggest challege for an entertainer of color is to maintain their individuality and originality. There are many people in the entertainment business, both black and white, that have a certain expectation of how a black actress should speak, act, think, etc. There is a lot of pressure to conform to some standard of black creative expression -- but I've never been much of a conformer! I believe in being myself and having my own style and voice -- eventually people will embrace you!Temple Hills, Maryland:
Hi Aisha -
How did you get started in the business and what advice would you give someone like myself who is trying to break into the industry.

Aisha Tyler:
I started out as a standup comedian -- I had a background in improv and sketch comedy. It's hard for me to give you advice, as I don't know what you hope to do, but I would advise you to learn as much as you can, take classes, always look to improve yourself, be perserverant, and make sure that you are getting into entertainment because you love it, not just because you want to be famous. Fame is fleeting, but if you are passionate about your work, you will always be satisfied.Denver, Colorado:
Aisha - can't wait to read your book! Hey, was that you I just saw in a music video? What's that all about?

Aisha Tyler:
Thanks! I was in Kanye West's video with Twista and Jamie Foxx -- Kanye and I are friends, and my voice is on the track, so there you go!kansas city, ks:
Aisha, first, congratulations on your first book and the success you've had - it has been well deserved. I've been a fan since talk soup and I really appreciate you for your natural beauty and a great sense of humor - where does that sense of humor come from as far as your family? Good luck to you in '04
-Xavier

Aisha Tyler:
My whole family is hilarious. All we do is laugh when we're together. In fact, I'm sure my family would say I'm the least funny out of all of them -- but of course, I'm the one getting paid! : )HANOVER, PA:
WHERE CAN WE SEE YOUR STAND-UP SHOW, AND WHEN WE CAN WE EXPECT YOUR BOOK TO AVAILABLE?
YOU ARE TRULY, ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMEN IN THE ENTERTAINMENT FIELD, AND AS WE WATCH TRUMP'S NEW SHOW - THE WOMEN HAVE WON EVERY WEEK BY GOING STRAIGHT FOR THE " SEX SELLS" METHOD OF GAINING ADVANTAGES IN BUSINESS, HOW OFTEN DO YOU RELY ON USING LOOKS TO GET WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR CAREER?

Aisha Tyler:
The book is out now! (It dropped Monday Jan 26). You can buy it on Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, and at Borders and Barnes&Nobles everywhere! Or you can go to my website:
http://www.btdo.net/aishatyler/buyit.html
to buy it!

As for the "sex" question, I think it's obvious that people in our culture are obsessed with sex and looks -- I actually write about that in my book -- but those things don't last. I think using your brains, talent and creativity keep you competitive and give you career longevity, and that's what I try to do.North Wales, PA:
I was crushed when you get knocked out of Travel Channel's WPT Hollywood Home Game. Do you play much poker in 'real life'? You looked very comfortable at the table.

Aisha Tyler:
I love poker! I used to have a standing monthly game with a bunch of my comedian friends, but I've been working so much lately I haven't played in a while. So the Hwd. Home Game was much fun! I only wish the money was real!Las Vegas,NV:
Hi Aisha,
From a comedian's standpoint is the pie in the face still the ultimate gag joke? And would you take a pie in the face if it was called for?

Aisha Tyler:
I actually did take a pie in the face when I was a kid -- I asked my Dad to make some pies and we hit each other in the face. Hmmm... maybe I should have taken that as a sign? However, I would say there are probably better gags in the book nowadays... dad getting hit in the specials by his son's wiffle ball seems to be a popular one.